This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

1. Programme Aims

To enable students to develop their education in particular aspects of process engineering beyond their existing qualifications or update their knowledge, by studying advanced modules that are relevant to the changing priorities and skills requirements of the modern process industries. The multi-disciplinary approach will be the distinctive feature.

To develop skills, especially in investigating and drawing rational conclusions; in information technology, this includes the use of design packages, computer graphics and word processing; in communication, both oral and writing skills are extended.

To plan, conduct and report research into an aspect of Chemical Engineering. Apply academic theory and knowledge together with work experience to the solution of a real-life research, plant operational or management problem.

To apply existing and new knowledge to solving or furthering knowledge of a real-life research, plant operational or management problem and in so doing develop their organisational, critical appraisal, problem-solving, IT, presentational, communication and report-writing skills.

To deepen understanding of process principles through problem solving, projects and design exercises.

To provide an in-depth understanding of the IT skills required for advanced chemical processes.

To make the students aware of key management and/or entrepreneurship concepts.

To encourage professional attitudes through the study of human, safety, environmental and economic implications of technology, through team work and through working with established professionals.

To share experiences with other module attendees and presenters and/or workshop/case-study leaders and take part in workshops/case studies to give the students an appreciation of the practical work-related aspects of the subjects studied. Students will have integrated the programme with their own personal and professional needs and those of their employer or sponsor.

To foster networking and transfer of ideas and experience between students from different backgrounds.

Understand the practical aspects of operating engineering equipment to improve handling of safety, health and environmental issues such as chemical hazards and risks associated with different unit operations

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

plan, conduct and report research into an aspect of Chemical Engineering;

apply academic theory and knowledge together with work experience to the solution of a real-life research, plant operational or management problem;

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

The choice of modules will determine the specific practical skills acquired.

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to discuss advanced process and chemical engineering issues related to the modules chosen. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to qualitatively and quantitatively address specific areas of their discipline, ranging from process systems engineering to management or entrepreneurship. Through their substantive research project, students will have learnt, how to generate meaningful results, analyse and quantify data and present them in a scientific fashion. Through an extensive literature survey, they will be familiar with the latest research in the area of the project.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to discuss process engineering and other matters relating to the modules with colleagues, contractors, operators, regulators and management. Students will have integrated the programme with their own personal and professional needs and those of their employer or sponsor.